Chia Seed Smoothie (Print Version)

A creamy, nutrient-dense blend featuring chia seeds, banana, and berries for a quick, satisfying boost any time of day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries

→ Chia & Sweetener

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup

→ Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place almond milk, banana, frozen berries, chia seeds, and sweetener into blender container.
02 - If using, add nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired.
05 - Pour into two glasses and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes for chia seeds to hydrate slightly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Five minutes from cupboard to glass, making it actually doable on chaotic mornings
  • The chia seeds create this gorgeous texture that keeps you full way longer than your average smoothie
02 -
  • Blending too long can make chia seeds bitter, so stop as soon as everything is smooth
  • The smoothie continues to thicken as it sits, so drink within 15 minutes for best texture
03 -
  • Run your blender longer than you think you need to eliminate any chia seed grittiness
  • Taste before pouring because you cant adjust sweetness once its in the glass

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